Succinimide is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)2(CO)2NH. This white solid is used in a variety of organic syntheses, as well as in some industrial silver plating processes. The compound is classified as a cyclic imide. It may be prepared by thermal decomposition of ammonium succinate.[4]
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Preferred IUPAC name Pyrrolidine-2,5-dione[1] | |||
Other names Succinimide Succinic acid imide | |||
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ChEBI | |||
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ChemSpider | |||
ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.215 | ||
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Properties[2] | |||
C4H5NO2 | |||
Molar mass | 99.089 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | White crystalline powder | ||
Density | 1.41 g/cm3 | ||
Melting point | 125 to 127 °C (257 to 261 °F; 398 to 400 K) | ||
Boiling point | 287 to 289 °C (549 to 552 °F; 560 to 562 K) | ||
0.33 g/mL | |||
Acidity (pKa) | 9.5 | ||
-47.3·10−6 cm3/mol | |||
Pharmacology | |||
G04BX10 (WHO) | |||
Hazards | |||
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH): | |||
Main hazards | Irritant Slightly Flammable | ||
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LD50 (median dose) | 14 g/kg (rat, oral)[2] | ||
Safety data sheet (SDS) | External MSDS | ||
Related compounds | |||
Related Imides | Maleimide, N-Chlorosuccinimide, N-Bromosuccinimide | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Succinimides
Succinimides refers to compounds that contain the succinimide group. These compounds have some notable uses. Several succinimides are used as anticonvulsant drugs, including ethosuximide, phensuximide, and methsuximide.[5]
Succinimides are also used to form covalent bonds between proteins or peptides and plastics, which is useful in a variety of assay techniques.
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References
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